The Janata Dal (United) today demanded central assistance to provide relief to farmers in Bihar who are facing problems in Kharif sowing due to deficient rains. “Bihar is facing a drought-like situation,” said JD(U) MP Ramnath Thakur while raising the demand during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha. Highlighting the plight of farmers due to deficient rains, he said they are not able to sow crops and there is also a shortage of fodder for livestock.

The Janata Dal (United) today demanded central assistance to provide relief to farmers in Bihar who are facing problems in Kharif sowing due to deficient rains. “Bihar is facing a drought-like situation,” said JD(U) MP Ramnath Thakur while raising the demand during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha. Highlighting the plight of farmers due to deficient rains, he said they are not able to sow crops and there is also a shortage of fodder for livestock.